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People say that Prague is beautiful in the winter time, but i feel that it looks about the same (maybe because it didnt snow?), and maybe gloomier cos of the gloomy clouds that hang over the sky. but on Christmas, the sky cleared up, and it looked like a whole different Prague. :)
here are somethings TO DO and NOT DO in Prague:
Do:1. look out for a shirt that says "czech me out" and "czechmate" - absolutely adorable
2. Lepak in the Christmas Market and enjoy the huge beautiful christmas tree and eat the Trdelnik (a cylindrical hollow crunchy sugary bread) it is sooo good..
3. watch the chiming of the Astronomical clock that goes every hour
4. Visit St Vitus Church in Prague Castle - absolutely beautiful
St. Vitus church................
.Prague castle : take a look at the guard with the furry hat.. that poor guy was the centre of tourist attraction.. like a 'mascot', poor thing ;)
5. Eat hotdogs at the stalls, they are huuuuge for the amount u pay
6. Eat traditional Czech food (forgot what its called -_-, lotsa pork, i remember, and beef stew, and fruit dumplings.. fish broth (the soup below) is an absolute must-eat!!)
7. Go for a boat trip on the river, good fun
8. Take a slow stroll across the Charles Bridge, enjoy the scenery and dont forget to touch the dog and back of the lady beneath the statue of St John of Nepomuk for good luck!
9. If u are a drinker, don't miss the beer in Prague. Some friends say there is nothing like czech beer.
10. Take a lot of pictures!!!!
Don't:1. Order plain water when u eat out. Czechs really drink beer like they drink water. Beers are 2 times cheaper than water -_-
2. forget to research on budget cafes to eat at - we tend to end up in these high class restaurants somehow
3. Get discouraged by a certain group of sellers at souvenir shops and restaurants who are rude and disrespectful.. for there are many nice ppl in Prague too :)
It was also very different from balls at home, cos over here, u see drunk ppl falling down and couples making out..
